I got a new endocrine M.D. On the last visit she requested weekly pump downloads. This is the first since the diagnosis 12 years ago. I had docs who did not showed any interest in pump data, bu this…Continue

"So far I was not able to get UHC to cover Omnipod. The argument is bad, as Omnipod is NOT more expensive. There is way less upfront cost, but the monthly cost is higher. Overall the cost is the same. I think that you should point in your appeal need…"

"Since on Dexcom I've been able to experiment a bit with sugar alcohols and proteins. 1. I have to bolus for protein, I put in the pump 10 grams of carbs for 30 grams of protein. This seems to work well.
2. I just don't do sugar alcohols…"

"Check your total daily basal on the pump - typically with the pen you will need 20-30 % more. Consider just doing exactly the same amount, and go up gradually every 2-3 days until you get good fasting with no overnight lows. Good luck"

"Please reconsider Medtronic, Dexcom is sooo much better. The accuracy is superior, the range of the receiver is much more and the sensor can stay in for 2+ weeks. I assume you are T1 diabetic. Most of the insurance cover it for T1 diabetics with A1C…"

"CGM is way more important than a pump! It is a great idea to use CGM. You don't have to use it with the pump. We have two CGM available : Medtronic and Dexcom. Dexcom is superior on so many levels that Dexcom is the only way to go. Enjoy!"

"Try not to focus on the rebound, just on identifying low blood sugars and changing insulin dosing to avoid lows in the future. No lows = no rebound. Re low alarm, it is more about your comfort. Once you trust the device more you may want to actually…"

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